LY04 KPU - Any history in the club?
 

Hi all! I recently purchased a ZT+ Saloon (KV6 160bhp) reg LY04KPU

It was a bit of a blind punt (Lockdown boredem...) from a dealer selling an unwanted trade in on eBay. My main car is a BMW M2 Competition, and I worked out that the insurance for a track day costs more than a lot of decent trackable cars! I've always quite liked the 75/ZT shape, so thought "why the hell not?". Hence why I now own LY04KPU, and have a track day booked in Donington next week.

Upon picking it up, its actually a good solid car. It definately shows signs of being loved throughout its life, despite the lack of history! My previous plans to strip it have been put on hold as I'd feel a tad guilty. But we will see how we get on.

Anyway, cutting to the chase, I thought I'd ask if anyone on here used to own it? Or at least, remember seeing it on here? Once again, a bit of a punt but worth a try. Maybe I can find out more about this barges past.

https://i.ibb.co/99TKfsp/2.jpg https://i.ibb.co/kKCgTMg/3.jpg https://i.ibb.co/g4Hjb2z/1.jpg

The stainless grille is standard on a mk1 zt Dave.:bowdown:
The mk2 has the chicken wire mesh.


I hope you are keeping well.;)

Hello! I'm expecting a giggle. Already pretty impressed with its chassis balance on the road, you can have fun on track in anything in my experience!

I'll see how it goes next week. I know there are a couple of people out there who track them, at least one chap whos gone to the extreme with stripping his out etc!

As it stands I have no plans to modify the car other than keeping on top of servicing and consumables. If for whatever reason I fancy a change, I'll make sure to advertise on here before anywhere else.

MOT history shows quite a well loved car.

Date tested
7 November 2019

PASS

Mileage: 68,355 miles

Repair as soon as possible (minor defects):
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Date tested
6 November 2019

FAIL

Mileage: 68,354 miles

Repair immediately (major defects):
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Repair as soon as possible (minor defects):
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Date tested
29 October 2018

PASS

Mileage: 61,894 miles

Repair as soon as possible (minor defects):
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Date tested
1 November 2017

PASS

Mileage: 55,985 miles

Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Date tested
9 November 2016

PASS

Mileage: 49,485 miles

Advisory notice item(s)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Date tested
9 November 2016

FAIL

Mileage: 49,485 miles

Reason(s) for failure
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Date tested
29 October 2015

PASS

Mileage: 41,871 miles

Date tested
12 November 2014

PASS

Mileage: 40,994 miles

Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Date tested
13 November 2013

PASS

Mileage: 40,139 miles

Date tested
14 November 2012

PASS

Mileage: 39,000 miles

Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Date tested
18 October 2011

PASS

Mileage: 37,844 miles

Date tested
25 November 2010

PASS

Mileage: 36,529 miles
MOT test number

Advisory notice item(s)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Date tested
23 April 2010

PASS

Mileage: 33,950 miles

Advisory notice item(s)
slight judder n/s/f brake
exhaust corroded
front tyres worn on edges

Date tested
23 April 2010

FAIL

Mileage: 33,950 miles
Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
slight judder n/s/f brake
exhaust corroded
front tyres worn on edges

Date tested
22 April 2009

PASS

Mileage: 27,943 miles

Date tested
17 April 2008

PASS

Mileage:21,873 miles

Date tested
27 April 2007

PASS

Mileage: 15,192 miles

Indeed, the only thing its lacking is the history on there. Either its been lost, or just never kept. But given the condition of the car I'd say lost.

As much as I wanted to strip it, I dont think I can bring myself to do it. Before Tuesdays trackday I'll be doing the front discs and pads, have 4 matching Dunlops fitted, and the cabin filter. Yes, the old one was wet! I've already cleared out the gunk.

Only other job to do is sort the airbag light, I'm pretty sure its actually unplugged under the seat so I'll have a fiddle with that later.

Hi Jason and welcome to the club :}

Do you know the colour code ? It'll be on the chassis plate at the base of the N/S B-pillar.

Just wondering if it's Garnet....a rare & expensive Monogram finish, or the more normal Copperleaf (still quite rare on a ZT ;)) ?

This vehicle was the 12,018th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894
This vehicle was the 2,087th ZT 160 (V6) to be made out of 2,117
This vehicle was the 189th ZT in Copperleaf Red Pearlescent (code: CDX) to be made out of 214 Copperleaf Red Pearlescent ZTs

Impressive, how did you search for this?

But yes, definately copperleaf. (Code is CDX).

Put the VIN in here http://www.mg-rover.info/get_info.htm